Despite being multitasking mavens, strategic thinkers, and resilient leaders, mothers continue to face unique challenges and systemic barriers in professional spaces. From navigating bias and stereotypes to juggling work and family duties, mothers often encounter obstacles that hinder their career advancement and professional growth. But don’t worry, there's hope!

If you’re reading this, you’re probably looking to up your LinkedIn game. For executives, LinkedIn isn’t just a digital resume—it's a powerful platform for networking, personal branding, and thought leadership. While I won’t boast about being a professional, I’ve spent years learning and building my expertise in this space. So, let me share some strategies that can help you make the most out of LinkedIn.

As the warm breeze of summer fills the air and the days stretch out lazily before us, there’s this undeniable sense of freedom and possibility that even the most mature among us can feel. As the air gets warmer and the days grow longer, it’s not just the seasons that are changing—we're experiencing mental, physical, and emotional shifts as well.

In today's fast-paced and career-oriented world, it is common for individuals to closely associate their self-worth with their job titles. While professional success is undoubtedly important, intertwining your identity with your career can lead to several negative consequences. Here are the top five reasons why it is crucial to distinguish your job title from your personal identity and how to effectively mitigate each issue.

It feels like every day our organizations are hit with new disruptions. Whether it’s rapid tech advancements, shifting market dynamics, or economic and geopolitical turbulence, the role of a leader has changed a lot. Leaders can't just rely on the old-school, top-down approach (often characterized by centralized decision-making, limited employee empowerment, and strict adherence to procedures and policies); instead, truly great leaders need to focus on building strong relationships, motivating diverse teams, and driving innovation in a constantly changing environment.

As we step into the month of February, a time often associated with care and connection, it's also an opportune moment to focus on building meaningful connections in our professional lives. Here are three impactful ways to leverage this month for establishing and nurturing valuable relationships…

Atychiphobia—commonly known as the fear of failure—wields an influence that often goes underestimated. It's a powerful force that silently guides our actions and decisions while shaping our very perception of self. As children, we're indoctrinated with the belief that making mistakes is an undesirable outcome to be avoided at all costs, and this notion only grows more potent with the weight of age and responsibility.

In adulthood, many of us are forced to recalibrate our relationship with joy. As responsibilities multiply and time grows limited, making time for fun can feel a bit frivolous in our hectic daily schedules.

The air feels renewed and carries with it an optimistic energy full of forward momentum. The fresh start of any new year brings with it loads of expansive possibilities that reinvigorate our determination and ambition. We all feel more present, more confident, and more committed to our betterment.

With an uptick in corporate travel, it is imperative to practice positive mental and physical habits in order to stay healthy and focused while on the road. Traveling can be disruptive to our circadian rhythm, which can elevate stress levels and weaken our immune system…

Zoom has allowed us the opportunity to realize new ways to work that weren't readily available or acceptable before the pandemic. It has been an excellent tool over the past two years. However, we all know Zoom fatigue is a real thing.

As some of us begin to return to the traditional work environment, prepare for business travel, and tackle life beyond Zoom, I turned to my bookshelf to seek some tried and true wisdom.

As a new professional, whether directly out of college or grad school, the initial step into Corporate America can be daunting. The years of structure and camaraderie start anew, and you must develop these routines and relationships.

While it would be unreasonable to expect all business leaders to be degreed psychologists, it would be desirable for all business leaders to at least understand human nature basics (how most human beings are hard-wired, e.g., we talk more than we actively listen), plus what makes their fellow co-workers “tick” (our motivators that, when fueled, bring out the very best in us).

I would venture to say that a primary root cause of two people finding themselves on different pages, generally “at odds” with each other, can be directly attributed to poor expectation setting. We see and experience this phenomenon in all aspects of our lives.

Reinvent – to recast something into a different form – to make anew.

Too often (and unfortunately) leaders who have attained their desired executive or senior level positions tend to subtly drift into auto-pilot mode where the status quo becomes their “new normal.” This behavior is not only detrimental to the leader, but it can cause organizational havoc.

Raise your hand if you are the one who is consistently sought out to complete special projects, join committees, or lead key initiatives because you are guaranteed to get it done and deliver results. Many of us are guilty of this and may become overwhelmed at the amount of to do items on our list. Worse yet, we struggle to say no based on the fact we know we can do a good job and people are counting on us. Your energy and your time are your most valuable resources.

Your company has just been acquired by a private equity firm. There is initial excitement over the infusion of capital for growth. The parent company is one you admire and you are looking forward to being a part of their team. While you are focusing on these positive aspects, the executive team has checked out on communications and your employees are in a tailspin. How you respond and lead when you are flanked on both sides by rumors and uncertainty is a testament to your leadership acumen.

Have you ever experienced the moment during an important one-on-one or a presentation where everything seems to go sideways? You’ve prepared, you are ready to nail it and something is just… off. If you’re like me, at this moment your inner voice kicks in and asks, “Do you want fries with that?”

I attended my first Women’s Legacy Summit hosted by Executive Alliance this month. The specific theme of the event was ‘Reimagine the Future and Elevate the Dialogue’ and the role women play in that scenario. The attendees were a broad range of executive leaders representing healthcare, hospitality, consumer products, education, and the federal government.